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jessica_8675's review against another edition
4.0
Cute read. I recommend the audiobook, it really helps sell the whole robot thing.
ekimball's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cnstamper's review against another edition
4.0
I loved living in the brain of Cog, a robot (I would said android, but deference to the author), who is designed to learn. As Cog goes on an adventure any young reader would love, he learns about the values of family, friendship, free will, not over-eating, cheese, and so much more. I laughed a lot. And it inspired a lot of deep thought about the use of robots in our world.
jonmhansen's review against another edition
5.0
Funny and adorable. Two thumbs up, would but that I had more thumbs.
bookishlyhappy's review against another edition
3.0
I think 8-9 year olds will be so into this! Plenty of humor and action, along with musings about artificial intelligence.
b_jud's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nicolelynnreads's review against another edition
4.0
Initial thoughts: I enjoyed this one a lot. The characters are quirky but true to themselves & I loved seeing how Co & his friends reacted to their world and their mission. The ending was my absolute favorite and this really ended up being a heartwarming story (even though some things freaked me out when it came to the AI the company was developing [but no spoilers on that promise!]). Was worth the read!
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stubbornbones's review against another edition
5.0
This is exactly the kind of anti-authoritarian, never-trust-the-corporations-that-claim-to-own-you sci-fi I want every kid to read. Without bashing the entire existence of AI and advanced technology, Van Eekhout smartly interrogates its dark side and the antidotes thereto. This book gave me more adventure, introspection, and laughs than I even expected, and the narration's "robot-y" tone makes it accessible to younger/more reluctant readers without seeming condescending or boring. I never thought I would root for a talking trash can so hard.
kylielovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
This book was so cute! I wasn't sure if I would like it at the beginning.
I absolutely loved the characters. They were all so dynamic and fun. I loved the little lessons snuck in there that a robot would want to or feel like it had to explain.
There was a lot of humor in it and I found myself laughing out loud several times.
As an adult, I still really enjoyed this middle grade book, so if you are an adult looking for something quick and fun, this is the book for you!
This book was so cute! I wasn't sure if I would like it at the beginning.
I absolutely loved the characters. They were all so dynamic and fun. I loved the little lessons snuck in there that a robot would want to or feel like it had to explain.
There was a lot of humor in it and I found myself laughing out loud several times.
As an adult, I still really enjoyed this middle grade book, so if you are an adult looking for something quick and fun, this is the book for you!
tiffani_reads's review against another edition
5.0
This was so good! I sat down to read a bit of this book and ended up finishing the whole book in one sitting.